Sam Draper (Brisbane Lions) - SuperCoach & AFL Fantasy
Sam Draper is a Brisbane Lions AFL player. View career stats, contract details, latest news, injury updates SuperCoach and AFL Fantasy stats & scores, and rumours.
www.zerohanger.comSam Draper is no longer with the Brisbane Lions as of 2026. He joined the Lions ahead of 2026 but faced a foot injury that delayed his AFL start, with reports noting a stress reaction in his right foot that sidelined him early in the season. Initial announcements confirmed his move to Brisbane as a key recruit, but subsequent updates focused on his injury timeline and return target for the season.[1][2][4]
Key points to know now:
- Transfer: Draper moved from Essendon to Brisbane as a free-agent signing ahead of the 2026 season.[1]
- Injury status: He had a stress reaction in his right foot, expected to sideline him for several weeks and delay his debut.[2][5]
- Return outlook: Early-season projections suggested a return around the second week of the season, depending on rehabilitation progress.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and summarize any new developments on his injury clearance and on-field return date. For the latest, I can also pull the most recent Lions club statements or AFL reports and provide a concise timeline.